By-Law and Provincial Offenses
Did you know that you can fight municipal bylaw offences?
Let us help you fight the “big guys/gals” in City Hall and Municipal Townships. Note, without skilled legal representation, such a fight can be a very difficult uphill battle, and you could face tens of thousands of dollars in fines.
Examples of municipal by-law offences include:
- Allowing a dog to run at large, or walking a dog not on a leash
- Allowing an animal to bite or injure a human being or domestic animal without provocation
- Erecting of signage without a permit
- The improper cutting or removal of trees
- Failing to maintain your property
- Shovelling snow onto a roadway
- The operating of a taxi service without a license
- The operating of a business contrary to proper zoning
- Unnecessary noise and use of equipment outside allowed/prescribed times
Other Provincial Offences Acts we can assist you with are as follows, but are not limited to:
- Smoke Free Ontario Act – smoking in a prohibited area
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ministry of Environment
- Ministry of Natural Resources – fishing without a licence
- Liquor Licence Act – having an open container of alcohol in a public place
Now offering representation across the Province of Ontario.
Whether the ticket you’ve received is a minor infraction, or a serious charge, call us before you act. We make your wrongs go right! No obligation, free consultations. Call us today at 705.294.2800 or request a consultation below.
With literally hundreds of by-laws applicable within each Ontario municipality, keeping up with all the various by-law offences can be next to impossible. So, if you or your business has been charged with a by-law offence, hire representation and let the experts work for you.
In the event that we are unable to have your offence(s) withdrawn, we will take all necessary steps to obtain the best possible outcome by:
- Securing a plea to a reduced or amended (different) offence;
- Minimizing the fine imposed;
- Protecting you from licence conditions, revocation, or suspension;
- Protecting your business from any costly interruptions or income loss;
- Preventing damage to your good reputation.
In most cases, we can attend court on your behalf and put forth our best effort with the best possible strategic defence, given the circumstance(s), to ensure justice for all.
Have you been convicted of no fault of your own? Reopening a Traffic Ticket Conviction could be your answer.
Did you miss your court date and were convicted of the offence in your absence? If you have been convicted of an offence because you did not attend the court date for good reason, the court office made an error, or you simply did not receive your Notice of Trial date, then an application to the court can be made to reopen your matter. This procedure can correct the mistake in order to remove the conviction from your driving record, pending the hearing of a new court date. However, this process must be done within fifteen days (15) of you becoming aware of the conviction.
Appeals
Another process to rectify a wrongful conviction would be an Appeal. Appeals are very difficult to prepare and argue, and require special procedures to make them valid and perfected. There are many reasons that would justify filing an appeal application such as, but not limited to, improper representation, the Justice of the Peace made an error with the facts or law at trial, you were convicted in your absence of no fault of your own, and an improper or unjust sentence. An ill prepared appeal can keep you from getting the justice you deserve.
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